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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1931

Page

5

Inquest Set Over Death of Truck Driver Langman

A scheduled inquest will probe the death of 42 year old William Langman who collapsed and died yesterday. His stomach is to be sent for toxicology testing to Iowa City.

Charles City William Langman Wilbur A Teeters Iowa City Dr. Jones Wilbert Rose David Johns Enos Davis Boyd Twinem P. L. Nicholaus Frank McCoy Stanwood Ralph Moorhead Des Moines Loran Moorhead Omaha Neb Scott Craig Helen Kansas City Will Craig Martinsburg Howard Craig Champaign M. C. DeLong Washington Dwight Nicholson Milton Davidson Howard Huston Columbus Junction R. C. Ferguson West Chester Henry Nicholaus S W. Huston Mt. Pleasant Joe Witting Joe Miller Henry Mast Wayland

Stamps To Aid Margarine Tax In New Butter Substitute Law

Des Moines reports stamps valued at 724500 dollars will be affixed to oleo margarine once a new five cent per pound tax on butter substitutes takes effect. This measure accompanies the broader levy and marks the government move to regulate substitutes entering the market.

Des Moines

Armour plans five day work week at Rioux City plant

Armour and Company will shift Rioux City packing plant workers to a five day week starting today. There will be no work on Mondays and weekly earnings will remain unchanged, according to general manager Ieyan Dee.

Rioux City Armour and Company Eyean Dee Dee

Pot Of Gold Found In Carroll Potato Field

In Carroll county a potato field yielded an iron pot containing 650 old coins believed hidden by a deceased former farm owner Kad Lynehe. The discovery followed farmers cultivating potatoes after Timmermans found the cache in a hill of spuds.

Carroll Carroll County Martin Timmerman

Brayton arson charge linked to bank robbery in Brayton

Reed Walker free on bond after arraignment on arson in connection with a fire that accompanied the Brayton Savints bank robbery. Grand jury will review, while related reassessment steps and court appeals unfold in nearby Keokuk and Mahaska counties. Funeral and memorial notices in Des Moines and Clear Lake reflect regional obituaries and local church events.

Brayton Reed Walker Anyi Brayton Savints Bank Walker Grand Jury Keokuk Des Moines Mississippi River State Board of Assessment and Review Hamilton and Keokuk Bridge Company Mississippi River Power Company

Three bodies recovered after search for Lemke

Lemke, 42, had been the object of searchers since Wednesday. One of the bodies was found by an airplane search Saturday. two others were recovered at half hour intervals. Stoux City scene reports. Wayrynen, 18, died when the auto he rode in crashed into the Joy National Bank after colliding with another car from Scranton. Leon W. Tyler, 45, fatally injured when he touched a 13 000 volt line while working for the Sioux City Service Company.

Lemke Howver Stoux City Ima Os Wayrynen Joy National Bank Karly Wamp Ter Scranton Leon W. Tyler Sioux City Service Company

Damage suit filed over auto collision injuries

Burlington June 16 A damage suit on file in district court seeks 4.00 from Dr. John McKitter for injuries allegedly caused when minor John D. Diewold was struck by the doctor’s automobile.

Burlington John McKitter Ok John D. Diewold

Robbery at Oden Chevrolet as thieves crack safe

Police seek fingerprints to identify thieves who robbed the Oden Chevrolet Company of 3000 dollars in cash and checks, cracking the safe with tools stolen from the shop. The event occurred in the main showroom as crowds passed outside.

Des Moines Oden Chevrolet Company

Pageant Notes and Local Visits Highlight Crawfordsville Day

Community groups from health to religious societies hosted a Children’s Day program with a Sun day school poem Life’s Weavers. A long list of visitors and attendees came to United Presbyterian Church events, plus a large funeral service for J. A. Moore head, with extensive attendance from friends and relatives across Iowa, Nebraska, and nearby towns.

Miama Lou Bullers John WcNeill Methodist Sunday School Oskaloosa Y Method Church Cleo Dean Cherryholmes Robert Richard Lowe Patricia May Howell Castle of Life Leroy Conrad Emma Lou Betty Lowe Edna Rich Kathleen Patterson Gladys Rose Janie Graham Beulah Rich Marie Welch Kathryn Meyer Jane Berkshire Ina Mae Walker Catherine Stites Maxine Meyer Margaret Allen Grace Tibbs Bernice Lowe Jacey Hinton Mr Rich Presbyterian Church Howard Moore Hastings Nebraska Milton White Roy Whiteman Conn United Presbyterian Church Ainsworth Vernon White Waterloo Olks

Early New Mexico Dwellings Predate Columbus by Seven Centuries

A scientific study of tree rings in old timbers from New Mexico shows dwellings existed there as early as 700 A D. This pushes back the timeline of settlement well before Columbus and highlights ancient habitation in the region.

America New Mexico Calliers Weekly

Army graduates receive diplomas at West Point ceremony

The 1931 class at the U S Military Academy West Point graduates in full dress uniform march to receive diplomas and commissions from Assistant Secretary of War Frederick Payne at the battle monument with the Hudson River and mountains in the background.

United States Army U.S. Military Academy West Point Frederick Payne Historic Battle Monument Academy Hudson

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